This list includes 10 Baseball players that start with D, from “Adam Dunn” to “Larry Doby”. They are mostly Major League players, including Hall of Famers and recent stars useful for fans, fantasy players, and researchers.
Baseball players that start with D are professional Major League players whose last names begin with the letter D. Larry Doby, one notable example, broke the American League color barrier in 1947.
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Baseball players that start with D
Player
Position
Primary MLB team
Active years
Joe DiMaggio
OF
Yankees 1936–1951
1936–1951
Dom DiMaggio
OF
Red Sox 1940–1953
1940–1953
Don Drysdale
P
Dodgers 1956–1969
1956–1969
Jacob deGrom
P
Mets 2014–2023
2014–2023
Andre Dawson
OF
Expos/Cubs 1976–1996
1976–1996
Bobby Doerr
2B
Red Sox 1937–1951
1937–1951
Johnny Damon
OF
Red Sox/Yankees 2002–2011
1995–2012
Larry Doby
OF
Indians 1947–1955
1942–1959
Eric Davis
OF
Reds 1984–1991
1984–2001
Adam Dunn
1B/DH
Reds 2001–2008
2001–2014
Descriptions
Joe DiMaggio
Hall of Famer and Yankees icon, famous for his 56-game hitting streak (1941), three MVP awards and clutch postseason legacy.
Dom DiMaggio
Consistent center fielder and defensive standout for Boston, multiple-time All-Star and the younger brother of Joe DiMaggio.
Don Drysdale
Hall of Fame power pitcher known for intimidating presence and high-velocity fastball; 1962 NL strikeout leader and Cy Young winner.
Jacob deGrom
Two-time Cy Young Award winner (2018, 2019), elite strikeout-to-walk ratio and dominant innings during his peak seasons.
Andre Dawson
The Hawk, Hall of Famer with power and Gold Glove defense; 1987 NL MVP and longtime star for Montreal and Chicago.
Bobby Doerr
Hall of Fame second baseman, reliable doubles hitter and clubhouse leader for Boston; multiple All-Star selections and long-term franchise staple.
Johnny Damon
Speedy leadoff hitter and veteran presence, key contributor to the 2004 Red Sox and 2009 Yankees World Series teams.
Larry Doby
Trailblazing Hall of Famer who integrated the American League in 1947, five-time All-Star and consistent power threat for Cleveland.
Eric Davis
Power-speed outfielder known for highlight-reel plays, big home runs and stolen bases; overcame injuries to remain an impactful player.
Adam Dunn
Prototypical power hitter who led the league in homers and strikeouts multiple seasons; feared slugger and corner bat.
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